'Troy' retold with an Anatolian flavor
Few events do justice to a venue as awe-inspiring as the Pyramids of Giza. Yet, two historic wonders were met when Mustafa Erdogan and his dance group Fire of Anatolia…
Ancient Egyptians added herbs to wines
WASHINGTON: US researchers say they have found evidence that the Egyptians spiked their wine with medicinal herbs as long as 5,000 years ago.A chemical analysis of pottery dating to 3150…
Sharif says those who criticize Barenboim are 'idiotic'
CAIRO: Egyptian screen legend Omar Sharif referred to Israeli conductor Daniel Barenboim a "friend of the Arabs and said that those who criticize him are "idiotic. In response to the…
Letter to the Editor: April 6: turning point for student movement
An editorial titled "The Death of Youth Activism in Egypt? , which ran in Daily News Egypt on April 11, said: "The April 6 Youth Movement was born from the…
When India votes
KERALA, INDIA: Beginning this month, the largest exercise of the democratic franchise in history will take place, as Indian voters head to the polls to elect a new national parliament.…
Death in Lhasa
PRAGUE: On April 8, two Tibetans, Lobsang Gyaltsen and Loyak, were sentenced to death by the Municipal Intermediate People's Court in Lhasa. Both men were convicted of committing arson that…
Earth is enough
COPENHAGEN: According to conventional wisdom, we are voraciously using the world's resources and living way beyond Earth's means. This narrative of decline and pessimism underlies much of today's environmental discourse,…
Security bodies thwart doctors' protest
CAIRO: Security prevented doctors from holding a protest outside the People s Assembly on Tuesday.The Doctors Syndicate had called for a protest just after midday, to coincide with Finance Minister…
Lawyers' Syndicate elections set for May 23
CAIRO: The Lawyers' Syndicate opened the door for nominations in its general elections on Monday, after having postponed it three times since October 2008.The deadline for nominations is April 19…
Farag's Police switch uncertain
CAIRO: Ahly striker Ahmed Hassan Farag is unlikely to join Police Union, due to the league leaders insistence to sign defender Ahmed Dweidar in exchange.Farag recently pronounced his willingness to…